Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “frugality”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning. Target word: FRUGALITY Instruction: Select the closest synonym meaning “thrift; careful economy in spending.”
Verbal Ability
Synonyms
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AExtravagance
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BLuxury
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CThrift
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DProdigality
Answer
Correct Answer: Thrift
Explanation
MeaningFrugality denotes careful, economical use of resources; avoidance of waste.
Option analysisThrift — direct synonym; prudent saving. ✅Extravagance / Prodigality — wasteful spending; antonyms. ❌Luxury — lavishness, not economy. ❌
UsageThey valued frugality → They valued thrift.
Final AnswerThrift